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I put wd-40 on the nut after I realized it was starting to round off, I have a propane torch. The nut has a rubber backing so I would be worried about burning it, but maybe hitting it with a little heat then using the airgun to get it off might work.

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If its already rounded off, well then I agree just to cut it off and get a new bolt/nut from your local dealer or powerstrokeshop.com. It will only get worse next time. Maybe replace both of them why you are at it. You might be able to "true up" the edges with a file, but I don't really like doing this.

Wondering why it rounded off though...you using the correct sized socket?

Anytime I am about to work under my truck, I spray the item with PBBlaster or WD40 and let it sit overnight, then spray it again prior to working on it. Some of these things seem to glue themselves together [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

A good trick I was shown on old shock studs was to just put a deep well impact socket on a log extension and snap it off. Don't use a regular socket or you will break the socket at the same time. Lower bolts are another story, break out the torch or cut off tool!

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